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Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith, Oil on Canvas, framed.
A Philadelphia Lawyer Who Served as Pennsylvania's Deputy Attorney General [American School, 19th Century]. [Smith, Lewis Waln (1846-1881)]. [Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith]. Philadelphia, c.1870. 24" x 30" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame. Some minor nicks and chips to frame, gilding slightly dulled, otherwise... More about Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith, Oil on Canvas, framed
Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat, Oil on Canvas, Framed.
An Important Nineteenth-Century Pennsylvania Jurist [American School, 19th Century]. [Troubat, Francis Joseph (1802-1868)]. [Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat]. Philadelphia?, c.1837. 29" x 24-1/4" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame, small plaque reading "Francis J. Troubat/ Born 1802-Died 1868" to head of frame. Some minor nicks... More about Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Portrait of Roger Brooke Taney, Oil on Canvas, framed
Impressive Portrait of Chief Justice Taney [American School, 19th/20th Century]. [Healy, George P.A. (1813-1894), After]. [Taney, Roger Brooke (1777-1864)]. [Portrait of Roger Brooke Taney]. 40-3/4" x 33" (image size). N.p., n.d. $6,500. Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame, plaque reading "Rodger [sic] Brooke Taney/ Nat 1813-Ob 1864..... More about Portrait of Roger Brooke Taney, Oil on Canvas, framed
The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome. An Aid to the...
Amos, Sheldon. The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome. An Aid to the Study of Scientific and Comparative Jurisprudence. London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1883. Reprinted Littleton, CO: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 1987. xv, 475 pp. Cloth. New. $55. More about The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome. An Aid to the
Should There be Labor Laws for Women? Yes.
Labor Laws for Women Anderson, Mary [1872-1964]. Should There be Labor Laws for Women? Yes. [Chicago: National Women's Trade Union League of America, 1925]. 16 pp. Stapled pamphlet in stiff wrappers, small printed presentation tag from the National Women's Trade Union League of America tipped-in to front cover. Negligible shelfwear... More about Should There be Labor Laws for Women? Yes
A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and...
Anderson, William C. A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases, and Maxims, and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence. Originally published: Chicago: T.H. Flood and Company, 1889. viii, 1140 pp. Reprinted 1996, 2019... More about A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and
Corpus Constitutionum Imperialium, Das Ist Alle dess Heiligen...
Comprehensive Digest of the Laws of the Holy Roman Empire Andler, Franz Friedrich von [1617-1703]. Corpus Constitutionum Imperialium, Das ist: Alle dess Heiligen Romischen Reichs Auffgerichte Reichs: Und Deputations Abschied/ Zusambt der Guldenen Bull/ Concordatis Germaniae, Reichs-Hoff-Raths- und Cammer-Gerichts- Auch Kayser Caroli V. Peinlicher Halss-Gerichts-Ordnung, Reichs-Matricul de Anno 1521 und... More about Corpus Constitutionum Imperialium, Das Ist Alle dess Heiligen
Super Arboribus Consanguinitatis et Affinitatis et Cognationis...
A Fundamental Treatise on Family Relations Andrea, Giovanni d' [1275-1348]. [Super Arboribus Consanguinitatis et Affinitatis et Cognationis Spiritualis]. [Nuremberg: Friedrich Creussner, 1483]. 10 ff. Collation: [a10]. Full-page woodcut tables on Leaves [a4]v, [a8]r and [a10]v. Small folio (11-1/4" x 8"). Twentieth-century plain boards, calf spine with gilt-stamped title (a signed... More about Super Arboribus Consanguinitatis et Affinitatis et Cognationis
A Treatise on the Law of Fire and Life Insurance, With an Appendix...
With Actuarial Tables for Whites, Slaves and Free Blacks Angell, Joseph K[innicutt] [1794-1857]. A Treatise on the Law of Fire and Life Insurance, With an Appendix, Containing Forms, Tables, &c. Boston: Little, Brown, 1855. 8, xxiii, 456, xcix, [550]-572 pp. Main text preceded by 8-page publisher catalogue. Octavo (9-1/4" x.... More about A Treatise on the Law of Fire and Life Insurance, With an Appendix
Le appropriazioni indebite nel sistema di diritto vigente e nella...
Angelotti, Dante. Le appropriazioni indebite nel sistema di diritto vigente e nella nuova legislazione penale. Napoli: Nicola Jovene E C. Editori, 1931. xxxi, 318 pp. Ex-library with stamps. Softbound, worn and faded, small tears to cover, pen marks to front free endpaper. $10. More about Le appropriazioni indebite nel sistema di diritto vigente e nella
Cotejo de la Conducta de S M Con la de el Rey Britanico, Assi...
Relates to Events in the Americas [Anglo-Spanish War]. Cotejo de la Conducta de S M Con la de el Rey Britanico, Assi en la Acaecido Antes de la Convencion de 14. de Enero de Este Anno de 1739 Como en lo Obrado Despues, Hasta la Publicacion de Represalias, y Declaracion... More about Cotejo de la Conducta de S M Con la de el Rey Britanico, Assi
A Dictionary of Crimes and Offences According to the Law of Scotland.
A Rare Scottish Dictionary on Criminal Law Angus, John W. Shearer, R.B., Editor. A Dictionary of Crimes and Offences According to the Law of Scotland, with appendix relating to criminal Jurisdiction. Edinburgh: William Green & Sons, 1895. 538, [1] pp. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-3/4"). Publisher's blue cloth, blind rules to... More about A Dictionary of Crimes and Offences According to the Law of Scotland
Handbook for England, Wales and Scotland, of the Laws and...
[Animals]. Handbook for England, Wales, and Scotland, of the Laws and Regulations Relating to Contagious and Infectious Diseases Among Animals. Prepared by the Agricultural Department, Privy Council Office. London: Printed for Her Majesty's Stationary Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1887. xxi, 854 pp. Octavo (5" x 7"). Original red cloth... More about Handbook for England, Wales and Scotland, of the Laws and
The Real Story of a Bootlegger, New York, 1923.
"Prohibition Made Me a Million Dollars" Anonymous (Kauffman, Reginald Wright [1877-1959]). The Real Story of a Bootlegger. New York: Boni and Liveright, [1923]. [x], 238 pp. Cloth, gilt titles to front board and spine, recased, hinges mended. Light wear to spine ends and corners, negligible faint dampstaining to board edges... More about The Real Story of a Bootlegger, New York, 1923
A Lawyer's Notebook.
[Anonymous]. A Lawyer's Notebook. Introduction by Alec Waugh. London: Martin Secker, 1933. 246 pp. Paperboards over cloth, lightly rubbed. Paper label on spine. Minor foxing to endpapers. Very good. $10. More about A Lawyer's Notebook
Eighty Years' Reminiscences.
Anstruther-Thomson, John [1818-1904]. Eighty Years' Reminiscences. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1904. Two volumes. Plates. 360; 419 pp. Contemporary three-quarter morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt ornaments and gilt title to spine, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Light rubbing to extremities with minor wear, bookplate of Willis Sharpe Kilmer... More about Eighty Years' Reminiscences
The Law of Nisi Prius, Being Reports of Cases Determined at Nisi...
Anthon, John. The Law of Nisi Prius, Being Reports of Cases Determined at Nisi Prius in the Supreme Court of the State of New York [1808-1818]. New York: Banks & Brothers, 1893. xvii, 415 pp. Contemporary buckram, leather labels. Binding soiled, some browning. Very good.$75. * Later reprint of the... More about The Law of Nisi Prius, Being Reports of Cases Determined at Nisi
The Law Student, Or Guides to the Study of the Law in Its Principles
An 1850 Handbook for Aspiring Lawyers Anthon, John [1784-1863]. The Law Student, Or Guides to the Study of the Law in Its Principles. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1850. [ii], [3]-384 pp. Octavo (9-1/2" x 6"). Later library cloth, red and black lettering pieces and paper shelf label to... More about The Law Student, Or Guides to the Study of the Law in Its Principles
Our Two Centuries of Law and Life 1775-1975.
Antieau, Chester James. Our Two Centuries of Law and Life 1775-1975: The Work of the Supreme Court and the Impact of Both Congress and Presidents. Littleton: Fred B. Rothman Publications, 2001. vii, 192 pp. Cloth. New. $75. * Provides an excellent summary of important actions taken by the federal government... More about Our Two Centuries of Law and Life 1775-1975
The Laws of Antigua, Consisting of the Acts of the Leeward Islands...
Compiled Laws of Antigua in Force in 1865 [Antigua]. The Laws of Antigua: Consisting of the Acts of the Leeward Islands in Force in Antigua and the Acts of Antigua from 20 Car. 2., 1668, to 28 Vict., 1864, With Table of Acts, Index of Subject Matter, And Alphabetical Index... More about The Laws of Antigua, Consisting of the Acts of the Leeward Islands
Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina Sancionado por el Honorable...
1920 Edition of Argentina's Civil Code [Argentina]. Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina Sancionado por el Honorable Congreso el 29 de Septiembre de 1869 y Corregido por Ley de 9 Septiembre de 1882. Nueva Edicion Conforme al Texto Oficial Arreglada con la Nueva Numeracion de los Articulos con Motivo de... More about Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina Sancionado por el Honorable
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Codigo Penal de la Provincia de Corrientes [bound with] La Provincia.
Three Rare Argentinean Items [Argentina]. Codigo Penal de la Provincia de Corrientes. Buenos Aires: Imprenta de Pablo E. Coni, 1878. 110 pp. [Bound with] Llerena, Juan. La Provincia de Buenos Aires y su Nueva Capital. Buenos Aires: Establecimiento Tipografico, 1881. 54 pp. [And] Stegmann, Carlos. Construccion y Disposicion Interior de... More about Codigo Penal de la Provincia de Corrientes [bound with] La Provincia
Recopilacion de Leyes Usuales de la Republica Argentina con sus...
Argentina Under the Constitution of 1853 [Argentina]. Recopilacion de Leyes Usuales de la Republica Argentina con sus Correspondientes Decretos Reglamentarios. Buenos Aires: J. Lajouane & Cia., 1927. xl, 1460 pp. Original cloth, white-stamped titles to front board and spine. Moderate shelfwear, a few minor stains to boards, crack in text... More about Recopilacion de Leyes Usuales de la Republica Argentina con sus
Compilacion de Leyes, Decretos, Acuerdos de la Excma... 4 vols.
Laws of the Argentinean Province of Cordoba, 1810-1876 [Argentina]. [Cordoba]. Compilacion de Leyes, Decretos, Acuerdos de la Excma. Camara de Justicia y Demas Disposiciones de Caracter Publico Dictadas en la Provincia de Cordoba. Volume I: Cordoba: Imprenta del Estado, 1870; Volumes II-IV: Cordoba: Talleres Tip. De "El Interior," 1888, 1889... More about Compilacion de Leyes, Decretos, Acuerdos de la Excma... 4 vols
Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina, Redacto por el Dr D Dalmacio..
Early Printing of Argentina's Civil Code [Argentina]. Sarsfield, Dalmacio Velez (1800-1875)]. Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina, Redacto por el Dr. D. Dalmacio Velez Sarsfield y Sancionado coma Ley por el Honorable Congreso de la Republica. Buenos Aires: Pablo E. Coni, 1874. Octavo (9" x 6"). Recent cloth, printed paper... More about Codigo Civil de la Republica Argentina, Redacto por el Dr D Dalmacio